Information and Communication Technology, and the Sustainability of Microfinance

• Main Authors: KAUFFMAN, Robert J., Riggins, Frederick J.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2012
• Subjects: Digital divide; Economic development; Financial services; ICT; Industry ecosystem; Industry structure; IT; Microfinance; Poverty; Stakeholders; Value chain; Computer Sciences; E-Commerce; Technology and Innovation
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sis_research/1750; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.elerap.2012.03.001
• Institution: Singapore Management University

Information and communication technology (ICT) is an important driver in the maturing microfinance industry. Microfinance providers, both non-profit microfinance institutions (MFIs) and for-profit banks, provide financial services to the poor that are critical for eradicating poverty and promoting e...